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Further PC12 Flights
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Further PC12 Flights

As has been reported in other places Sounds Air continued to occasionally use their Pilatus PC12s for some time after they withdrew from the normal scheduled flights. The final flights operated on scheduled services were as follows...ZK- PLB14 Nov  BHE WLG (S8 262), WLG-BHE (S8 263)ZK-PLS20 Oct BHE-WLG (S8 116), WLG-BHE (S8 297)ZK-PLX 26 Oct BHE-WLG (S8 260), WLG-NSN (S8 351), NSN-WLG (S8

3rd Level New Zealand Dec 21, 2025
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Trip Report: China Airlines A321 & A350 Business Class, September 2025
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Trip Report: China Airlines A321 & A350 Business Class, September 2025

China Airlines, often underrated, impresses with its cohesive design and passenger experience. Notable for innovative interiors and cozy lounges, it offers a dual fleet of A321neo and A350 aircraft. Excellent service, thoughtful amenities, and gourmet meals shine, despite minor areas for improvement. The airline evolves steadily, reflecting Taiwanese charm throughout.

TheDesignAir Dec 20, 2025
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Five Aircraft in Two (Three?) Days
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Five Aircraft in Two (Three?) Days

Earlier this month, as a result of personal circumstances and bad timing, I ended up needing to fly in five different aircraft over the course of a few days, trying to get from Buenos Aires to Tallinn to El Paso (not to mention three buses, two trains and a taxi). “It’s a good thing you like…

Fear of Landing Dec 19, 2025
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Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Frontier, Delta See Leadership Changes
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Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Frontier, Delta See Leadership Changes

Frontier Abruptly Makes CEO Change Frontier Airlines announced Monday it was making a change at the top, replacing CEO Barry Biffle with the carrier’s president, Jimmy Dempsey. The unexpected change — it was originally believed Tico the Two-Toed Sloth was in line to take over — was effective immediately and reportedly left industry insiders Biffled...

The Cranky Flier Dec 19, 2025
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Delta One Check-In expands across hubs
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Delta One Check-In expands across hubs

Imagine stepping into the airport and immediately being enveloped in an atmosphere rich with calm and care. That’s the experience Delta has created with the expansion of Delta One Check-In—an exclusive space to check in for your flight, drop bags and relax—available at every U.S. hub offering Delta One service just in time for holiday travel. These elevated spaces complement the Delta One experience in the air with premium design and high-touch service as you make your way to check-in and go thr

Delta Air Lines News Dec 19, 2025
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Testing our airspace integration concept – new partnership kicks off a busy year of OpenAir development
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Testing our airspace integration concept – new partnership kicks off a busy year of OpenAir development

This year we have made significant strides towards developing NATS OpenAir as the UK-wide digital data infrastructure to enable the safe and efficient integration of crewed and uncrewed aircraft in shared airspace. The next step will see us working with Airways New Zealand. The post Testing our airspace integration concept – new partnership kicks off a busy year of OpenAir development appeared first on NATS Blog.

NATS Blog Dec 19, 2025
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Delta Air Lines announces webcast of December quarter and full year 2025 financial results
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Delta Air Lines announces webcast of December quarter and full year 2025 financial results

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will hold a live conference call and webcast to discuss its December quarter and full year 2025 financial results at 10 a.m. ET, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.                                                      &

Delta Air Lines News Dec 19, 2025
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From K-Pop to K-Airlines: Three Charts on South Korea's Aviation Success | Aviation Market Analysis | OAG
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From K-Pop to K-Airlines: Three Charts on South Korea's Aviation Success | Aviation Market Analysis | OAG

South Korea’s aviation sector continues to exceed its relative scale, and nowhere is this more striking than on the world’s busiest airline route. Jeju International (CJU) – Seoul Gimpo (GMP) tops OAG’s global rankings for the busiest domestic route in December 2025, with 1.46 million seats, and grew at the fastest rate among the Top 10 busiest domestic routes. Using three airline capacity data points from November 2025, this blog explores the dynamics shaping South Korea's air travel landscape

The OAG Blog Dec 19, 2025
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JetBlue opens BlueHouse in JFK. Small, boutique, but is it enough to compete across the Atlantic?
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JetBlue opens BlueHouse in JFK. Small, boutique, but is it enough to compete across the Atlantic?

JetBlue has launched BlueHouse, a new lounge at JFK's Terminal 5, aiming to enhance its premium travel experience. The lounge offers a cozy, locally-inspired atmosphere with unique food and beverage options, contrasting traditional airline lounges. While it faces strong competition, BlueHouse marks a significant step in JetBlue's commitment to seamless premium service.

TheDesignAir Dec 19, 2025
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How Avionics Upgrades Are Rewriting Airline Economics in the Elevated-Rate Financing Era
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How Avionics Upgrades Are Rewriting Airline Economics in the Elevated-Rate Financing Era

Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) Central banks around the world are starting to ease monetary policies, but interest rates remain historically elevated. Relatively high global interest rates […] The post How Avionics Upgrades Are Rewriting Airline Economics in the Elevated-Rate Financing Era appeared first on Avionics International.

Aviation Today Dec 18, 2025
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The New Brain of the Narrowbody: How A321neo and MAX Avionics Are Shaping the Value Supercycle
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The New Brain of the Narrowbody: How A321neo and MAX Avionics Are Shaping the Value Supercycle

Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The center of gravity in commercial aviation has swung decisively toward the single aisle segment, and nowhere is this more evident than […] The post The New Brain of the Narrowbody: How A321neo and MAX Avionics Are Shaping the Value Supercycle appeared first on Avionics International.

Aviation Today Dec 18, 2025
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Rolls-Royce Testing Engine for MV-75 in Indianapolis
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Rolls-Royce Testing Engine for MV-75 in Indianapolis

Pictured is a Bell photo of the company’s V-280 Valor, the basis for the Army’s future MV-75.Rolls-Royce‘s testing of the AE 1107F engine for the U.S. Army MV-75 Future Long […] The post Rolls-Royce Testing Engine for MV-75 in Indianapolis appeared first on Avionics International.

Aviation Today Dec 18, 2025
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Is Breeze in a Squeeze?
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Is Breeze in a Squeeze?

As Breeze Airways enters its fifth year of flying, Gordon and Jay discuss the challenges and opportunities for the David Neeleman-backed U.S. carrier. In part two, our attention turns to 2026, with a round-up of key industry topics to watch. Listen to This Podcast

Airline Weekly Dec 18, 2025
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ROTOR Act Set for Passage in Senate
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ROTOR Act Set for Passage in Senate

Compromise means the aviation safety legislation will bypass defense bill hurdles to address military transponder loopholes. The post ROTOR Act Set for Passage in Senate appeared first on Plane + Pilot.

Plane & Pilot Dec 18, 2025
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Northrop Grumman Eyes First Flight Of Project Talon Next Year
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Northrop Grumman Eyes First Flight Of Project Talon Next Year

Northrop Grumman used its Beacon autonomous testbed, announced in June, to accelerate development of the Project Talon autonomous drone offering for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. […] The post Northrop Grumman Eyes First Flight Of Project Talon Next Year appeared first on Avionics International.

Aviation Today Dec 18, 2025
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First MQ-25 Flight Test Pushed To Early 2026
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First MQ-25 Flight Test Pushed To Early 2026

The Navy and Boeing have pushed back the initial flight test of the first MQ-25A Stingray aircraft carrier-based tanker aircraft into early 2026. The government-industry team insisted they are making […] The post First MQ-25 Flight Test Pushed To Early 2026 appeared first on Avionics International.

Aviation Today Dec 18, 2025
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